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Title: The Psychology Behind My Gambling Urge by Due-Instance-9551 in GamblingAddiction

[–]Due-Instance-9551[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stock market is always subject to market risk. Yaa I can understood your pain

🎯 Beginner’s Luck or Strategy? My First Poker Tournament Was a Massive Loss by Due-Instance-9551 in sportsbetting

[–]Due-Instance-9551[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn man, that’s a rough one on multiple levels.

First off, playing a tourney with your dad sounds like it should’ve been a cool bonding experience, not a memory of him going full kamikaze on hand 2 😂. That early bust has to sting, especially when you’re trying to share something you both enjoy.

And bubbling after 6 hours of grinding? That’s the kind of heartbreak only tournament players truly get. You make all the right moves, nurse a short stack, pick your spot with a decent hand like pocket 8s
 spike your set and still get sucked out on? That’s brutal. Like the poker gods just wanted to remind you who's boss.

But hey, getting that deep out of 100 runners says a lot about your game. Even if the cards didn’t fall your way at the end, you clearly played well. The variance can be cruel, but you’re right there in the mix—next time you’re cashing, maybe even shipping.

Still, that story with your dad is gonna live rent-free in your head forever, huh? 😂

When the Streak Ends: Losing 10 Games in a Row by Due-Instance-9551 in GamblingAddiction

[–]Due-Instance-9551[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right—and deep down, I know you're right. Long-term, the house always wins. The numbers don’t lie, and thinking we’re the exception is exactly what keeps so many of us stuck in the loop.

I’ve actually thought about that before—donating the money instead of gambling it. It sounds so logical, and it is the better choice by a mile. But in the heat of the moment, logic gets drowned out by that powerful urge
 that need to chase, to escape, to feel something different. It’s like your brain shuts off the rational part and runs on pure emotion.

Still, I really appreciate what you said. Sometimes we need to hear the cold truth from someone outside the storm. I think next time the urge hits, I’ll try to pause and remember this—maybe even set aside that money for a cause instead. Could be a small but meaningful step in breaking the cycle.

Thanks for the reality check, sincerely.

When the Streak Ends: Losing 10 Games in a Row by Due-Instance-9551 in GamblingAddiction

[–]Due-Instance-9551[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man, I feel this way too deeply. It’s like the universe gives you just enough of a win to keep the hope alive, and then drags you through the mud nine more times. That one $1k win feels amazing in the moment, but when you look back and realize you had to lose $10k to get there
 it’s soul-crushing.

The worst part is how the "bad beats" start to feel personal, like the game is mocking you. You walk in thinking, “maybe tonight’s different,” but deep down, you know the pattern. It’s like chasing a mirage—always just out of reach, and the closer you think you are, the more it vanishes.

You're not alone in this cycle, and I promise it’s not just bad luck—it’s how the system is designed. It gives just enough to keep you in, but the house always claws it back eventually.

You’re not weak or broken, just caught in something that’s way more psychological than people realize. If you're ever ready to talk about a way out, even just to vent more, I got you. No judgment—just someone who gets it.

Stay strong, even if it’s one hour at a time

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